Sick

[magnolia]

So glad you are feeling better I hate being sick too (but just about everyone does). If I start feeling cold or sinus symptoms coming on, I'll usually take NyQuil or something at night for a couple nights to "knock" it on out. If I get to the point where over the counter meds aren't working, I'll go to the doctor. Having worked in the medical field for over 13 years and seeing what I've seen, not to mention being a mom to 2 kids, I've gotten pretty good at "self diagnosing" what's wrong with me. So, when I go see my doctor - he knows I'm sick! He walks in and all he does is ask me what I think I have - I'll tell him and he'll say he's gonna make sure I'm right - I'm usually always right but have missed a couple of ear infections I didn't know I had! He'll then ask me if I want 250 or 500 which means do I want a shot of 250 Rocephin or 500 - depending on how I feel, I tell him which dose I want. I'm HORRIBLE at taking medication and I usually waste it - plus, a shot makes me feel better a lot sooner than oral meds do. My doctor tells me all the time he doesn't make any money off me cause I usually only go see him once a year - if that!

[Janet]

With the flu season fast approaching, I was wondering if anyone has tried that stuff that the teacher invented. I forget the name of it, but the advertisement looks tempting. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and tried it??

[Tink]

I've been off work the past 2 weeks due to a darned virus that turned into bronchitis and a sinus infection. I too rarely get sick, but when I do I get it GOOD.
I've been on a sulfa drug for 8 days now so am planning to go back to work on Monday. I'm still coughing, but at least the fevwer seems to be done.

Seems the yucks are starting early this year!

[Janet]

Do you get an annual flu shot? You might try that. I won't miss mine now. I may get a light head cold, but nothing bad at all. Flu shots should start being offered real soon now. Check with your Dr.. Our school offers them to all teachers, staff and bus drivers at a reduced price (I think $10.00). A nurse and the school nurse gives the shots to us. Well worth it in my book!!!

I've gotten one the last few years. I don't think they have them yet. I had to convince my dr. that I needed one last year, when there was the shortage and they were being very conservative with the shots. I plan to get one this year.

Originally Posted by Janet

With the flu season fast approaching, I was wondering if anyone has tried that stuff that the teacher invented. I forget the name of it, but the advertisement looks tempting. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and tried it??

it's called Airborne and it works for my family unless we have sinus or allergy infections...my hubby doesn't like the taste of it too much or my youngest dtr. but me and my oldest dtr think it tastes okay-we both like to drink herbal teas and things like that so new tastes aren't a big deal for us. but if we are feeling a little under the weather we take it-it hasn't killed us yet!!!!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by ice queen

it's called Airborne and it works for my family unless we have sinus or allergy infections...my hubby doesn't like the taste of it too much or my youngest dtr. but me and my oldest dtr think it tastes okay-we both like to drink herbal teas and things like that so new tastes aren't a big deal for us. but if we are feeling a little under the weather we take it-it hasn't killed us yet!!!!

That's it!! I just knew someone had to have tried it. Aren't there different flavors now? I've thought so many time to buy it and see if it works. Glad it's working for you.

[BabyNicole]

I'm sick too! Sore throat, sneezing, running nose, and coughing up a storm!!!! I get sick every year when school starts up!